Dubai is all set to be the next Venice

Dubai embodies the have-it-all spirit in a lot of ways – with its sky-scraping architecture, countless shopping hubs, desert safaris, the glorious white marble domes and mosques; not to forget the world’s tallest pre-eminent building, Burj Khalifa, and Abu Dhabi. Travellers can have a fun time in Dubai – all at a limited budget, and that’s what makes this city a prime destination for tourists.

And now, Dubai is going to add another feather in its cap. The city is all set to build a floating replica of Venice, and the grand plan was recently unveiled.

The replica is essentially going to be the world’s first Venetian-themed underwater resort that would give the travellers an uber-luxurious experience. The resort would have winding waterways, gondolas, arched bridges and even the famous Piazza San Marco of Venice.

The key features of the resort will be:

12 floating beaches

Glass-bottomed swimming pool with views of the coral reef underneath

12 underwater restaurants

Bars and a spa

Traditional Venetian festivals and events to be celebrated at the venue

The underwater cabins with spectacular oceanic views

Venetian-style shops and arcades

The gondolas flown in straight from Italy

The resort will be accessible by boat, sea plane or helicopter, and will be designed to host 3000 guests at a time. Once the project gets completed, this resort would become a destination in itself.

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